Schiano successfully built a previously dismal Rutgers football team into a respectable program.

The Buccaneers went from 3-13 before Schiano was hired to 7-9 in his first season (2012). Despite an 0-8 start this year, accompanied by quarterback drama, Tampa (4-12) accomplished a bit of a turnaround since.

After an overall rough season for the Bucs, though, many considered Schiano's job security to be fragile.